Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon D2H

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon D2H, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and D2H (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J3 was manufactured 10 years later than the D2H and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1 J3 grades vs the D2H for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Nikon D2H. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Nikon D2H Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2H has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon D2H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J3 vs the D2H.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and D2H is 92 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and D2H.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon 1 J3 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 J3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.